Hotel Front Desk/Guest Reception Team Member

Los Gatos Garden Inn

Hotel Front Desk/Guest Reception Team Member

Los Gatos, CA
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits/Perks

    Flexible Scheduling

    Hotel Stay Discounts

    Competitive Compensation

    Job Summary This position can be part-time to full-time. We are seeking a positive, friendly, proactive Front Desk Clerk to provide exceptional service to our hotel guests. The Front Desk Clerk will assist guests with the check-in and check-out processes, issue room keys, and process payments. Responsibilities also include maintaining communication with housekeeping staff to coordinate room availability, answering guest inquiries, and completing paperwork promptly and accurately. The Front Desk Clerk must possess excellent communication skills and the ability to stay positive even when faced with challenging situations. Your goal is to provide guests with an exceptional customer service experience.

    Responsibilities:

    Monitor the maintain knowledge of hotel operations and activities

    Take reservations and answer questions via phone, email, and in-person

    Build rapport with guests and identify their needs through friendly conversation and open-ended questions

    Describe the features and amenities of guest rooms

    Ensure compliance with health and quality standards

    This position can be part-time to full-time. Qualifications:

    Friendly and outgoing personality

    Proficient in English; knowledge of Spanish is a plus

    Strong communication skills

    Strong organization skills

    Computer literacy

    Basic mathematic skills

    Able to resolve issues with a customer-focused orientation

    Able to lift 30 pounds and walk up a flight of stairs and walk about one city block back and forth to rooms if needed to assist guests.

    Team player mindset

    Familiarity with hospitality industry standards Is a plus